NR 565 FINAL STUDY GUIDE LATEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ CHAMBERLAIN

NR 565 FINAL STUDY GUIDE LATEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ CHAMBERLAIN 1. WEEK 5 ... 2. Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation What labs are used to diagnose? -TSH - used primarily for screening and diagnosing hypothyroid and for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients -T4 - Used to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy and to screen for thyroid dysfunction -T3 - Useful in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism; can also be used to monitor hormone replacement therapy -TSH low -T4 normal -T3 is high = hyperthyroidism 3. Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation Timeframe for re-check of labs after starting levothyroxine? Recheck TSH 6-8 weeks after initiating therapy and after any dosage change; Check TSH at least once a year after serum TSH is stabilized 4. Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism: Depend on severity.